You don't often have to force me to do this. I usually do so willingly, as long as it doesn't go against my better judgement. I'd need an example to give a better answer.
I like trying new things and meeting new people in general. Sometimes I get too set in my habits and a new perspective is all I need to snap out of a rut.
Unless you mean leaving my warm cozy bed to endure the chaos of holiday shopping...I will likely whine and complain about it.
In a way it seemed you were talking of leaving what characterizes other people's comfort zones, because if you like doing the things you mentioned you're not exactly leaving a zone of comfort, you're still in it. The Christmas shopping example, yeah, is more what I was talking about. Or, say, having to learn something new for your work. Perhaps learning new things isn't leaving your comfort zone, as it isn't for me, but having to learn something that you have absolutely no talent for or have much difficulty with may be very challenging and either disheartening or motivating.
The first thing that came to mind was how last year I had to go to a fancy fundraiser all by myself. I wasn't exactly forced to but my boss couldn't make it and asked me to go in his place. I was surrounded by a bunch of rich baby boomers. There was no one my age or social status. I fit in better with the wait staff and security guards. But as it was a halloween function I got to wear a mask so it was easier to deal with. The free wine helped too.
It was unfamiliar so I didn't know what to expect and could deal without any trouble. Christmas shopping is often hellish and I know what to expect from large crowds. I'd rather go in blindly.
Hahaha. I can completely relate with fitting in better with the wait staff, security and valets at such events! I mean, I adapt well in any setting, but... I got your point. ;)
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You don't often have to force me to do this. I usually do so willingly, as long as it doesn't go against my better judgement. I'd need an example to give a better answer.
I like trying new things and meeting new people in general. Sometimes I get too set in my habits and a new perspective is all I need to snap out of a rut.
Unless you mean leaving my warm cozy bed to endure the chaos of holiday shopping...I will likely whine and complain about it.
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In a way it seemed you were talking of leaving what characterizes other people's comfort zones, because if you like doing the things you mentioned you're not exactly leaving a zone of comfort, you're still in it. The Christmas shopping example, yeah, is more what I was talking about. Or, say, having to learn something new for your work. Perhaps learning new things isn't leaving your comfort zone, as it isn't for me, but having to learn something that you have absolutely no talent for or have much difficulty with may be very challenging and either disheartening or motivating.
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The first thing that came to mind was how last year I had to go to a fancy fundraiser all by myself. I wasn't exactly forced to but my boss couldn't make it and asked me to go in his place. I was surrounded by a bunch of rich baby boomers. There was no one my age or social status. I fit in better with the wait staff and security guards. But as it was a halloween function I got to wear a mask so it was easier to deal with. The free wine helped too.
It was unfamiliar so I didn't know what to expect and could deal without any trouble. Christmas shopping is often hellish and I know what to expect from large crowds. I'd rather go in blindly.
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Hahaha. I can completely relate with fitting in better with the wait staff, security and valets at such events! I mean, I adapt well in any setting, but... I got your point. ;)